Studio Technical Operator (Aximmetry + Unreal Engine)

We are seeking a Studio Technical Operator to control the video and audio technical systems, workflow, configurations and troubleshooting within a GDS digital show environment, with a focus on expanding our virtual production offering. This role will allow you to be heavily involved in the company's studio environment operations and delivery requirements related to its technical configurations.
As the Studio Technical Operator, you will collaborate with the company's in-house Production, Creative, Video, Producer and Presenting teams - delivering BAU high quality studio outputs to exceptional standards.
While operational, this role has a heavy focus on development, and you will be involved in the creation of new and exciting products as we bring them to market.
This is an on-site role. You will be an integral part of our studio team 5 days a week.,

• Operating studio equipment during productions, working with our creative and production teams to ensure that delivery is consistent and to a high standard.


• Assisting our product team with the ongoing development of shows. Based on Unreal Engine and using Aximmetry as a virtual production controller.


• Setting up and testing video and audio systems well ahead of rehearsals, live shows and recordings.


• Report and troubleshoot production issues and show challenges in-studio and operational delivery, providing viable solutions to unique and complex situations.


• Running and monitoring the virtual environment using a real-time graphics engine (Aximmetry / Unreal), ensuring full functionality and performance.


• Setting up and running live graphics and playback systems for overlays, presentations and VTs.


• Routing video playback, live remote speakers, and audience members via NDI into the virtual environment, vision mixer and comfort screens.


• Creating macro buttons and cues to operate all programs in an agile workflow.


• Mixing analogue and digitally patched audio (Dante) from numerous sound sources.


• Identifying development opportunities within the production environment to maximise workflow efficiencies and output quality.
  
  Experience using Aximmetry Virtual production software


• Deep understanding of Unreal engine, on which our system is based.


• Solid experience in AV system architecture, setup, and maintenance.


• Hands-on expertise with industry-standard software and hardware tools, with a keen interest in exploring and mastering new technologies.


• A proactive approach to troubleshooting and problem-solving, with a knack for foreseeing and mitigating technical challenges.


• An understanding of the digital event landscape, from networking to real-time content delivery.


• Experience in working collaboratively within tech-driven teams, translating complex technical jargon into actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders.


• Desirable: Proficiency with code or blueprints. This skillset will be helpful when interfacing with our development team.


• Desirable: Experience using virtual production skills in a live environment.
  
  About GDS Group


GDS Group is a global B2B solution provider of insight, content, pipeline growth, production studios and creative services delivered through our virtual platforms and face-to-face experiences.
Founded on our thirty years of expertise, our mission is to be our client's pipeline partner by bringing business solutions and targeted audiences together within dynamic environments.
Being a technology pioneer and marketing services provider, we produce unique immersive experiences and create unparalleled access to industry thought leadership to enable transformation within their organizations.
Trusted by the world's leading brands, we connect c-suite executives, using real-life, real-time human interactions, to help solve their shared challenges and accelerate projects, so together, we outpace the speed of change.


• Competitive remuneration.


• The chance to work with cutting edge technology in a fast moving business, where new ideas and innovation are enabled.


• A collaborative culture, combining your technical expertise with a world-class creative team.


• Ongoing support. Throughout your career at GDS Group you'll receive continued career development opportunities. Including the chance to develop skills in:


o Panasonic camera systems
o Free-D tracking systems
o Green Screen studio production
o Network systems and infrastructure, including running video (NDI) and audio over a network (Dante).
o The live studio routing and signal workflow system.
o Playback and graphic systems such as Qlab and New Blue.
o Real-time graphics systems ( Unreal Engine / Aximmetry)